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Fitness News: Three Cheers for Jogging! Why It's Crazy-Good for You

If you're a runner, get ready to feel good about your exercise of choice. You already knew that it was really good for you, but wait--check this out!

Researchers in Denmark studied the health benefits of jogging in more than 20,000 people, and found that women who jogged regularly (about 1-2.5 hours per week, which is totally doable!) had a 5.6 year longer lifespan than non-joggers. Plus, those who jogged regularly during the 10 year study had a 44 percent reduced risk of dying early than those who opted for other exercise or didn't jog at all.

"We can say with certainty that regular jogging increases longevity," the study's lead author said. "The good news is that you don't actually need to do that much to reap the benefits."

This breaks down to going on a half hour jog, 2-5 times per week. You can do that, right? Of course you can!

(And, non-runners: This is not to say that your exercise of choice is not going to extend your lifespan! So no sour grapes, now.)